When you reach your later teenage years it can be rather daunting and exciting at the same time. When you turn 16 you begin to gain rights to do things you wouldn’t have been able to do before, legally. So whether you are 16 or 21, and anywhere in between I’m sure there are quite a few rights that you didn’t know you had.

When you’re at school you are constantly being asked what you want to do with your life. It can be really hard to side line the input from your parents, teachers and peers that say you should follow a particular path. How do you decide what is right for you; do you take the path for doing something you’re really passionate about?

Sometimes life can feel very doom and gloom, with one thing after another bringing you down. Whether it is your relationship, school, job or your lifestyle that is causing you stress or perhaps you cannot even put your finger on what it is making you feel on edge; how can you deal with the imploding stress?

Do you hate it when you really need money, but your wallet is empty? No matter how little or how much money you have, spending it wisely is a good idea; it enables you to get the most bang for your buck.

A recent blog post looked at how to make a good impression at an interview and included a range of really useful tips. I’d like to follow on with the interview theme and consider one of the top 5 interview questions namely – Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

You've done the hard part, you've put in the hours for your job search and now you've had the personal victory of being invited to come for an interview; but how do you overcome the overwhelming amount of pressure of making a good impression?

In times of crisis it may be difficult to find full-time employment, or an apprenticeship or you may have had your benefits sanctioned. Closely examining your current income and expenses will help assess your financial situation.

You see them in adverts and find them at the supermarkets and on our high streets. Brands are really popular and you buy them because they are well known and they grab your attention.

The same applies to people in their job search. When job hunting it is important to show the best possible version of yourself, and brand yourself successfully in order to maximise your chances of getting a job. This means demonstrating to an employer that you are hard-working, keen to learn new things and very enthusiastic about the role you are applying for.

Ever had someone say to you that they are trying to quit smoking or maybe you have done it yourself. People always comment and say well done you can do it. For people who have never smoked or been to addicted to smoking it seems to easy to just say “you can do it” but for you it can be a big deal. What you need to remember is that 1 sixth of the UK population smoke so there are many people who just don’t understand the addictions of smoking cigarettes. People who do smoke will have heard the comments “you know that stuff will kill you” or “when are you going to quit that dirty habit” So when you do decide you are going to try and quit you would like a bit of credit and help in doing so rather than just a comment or nod of the head.

So, the World Cup is upon us. A time for celebration, excitement, fun, friends, laughter, suspense, and of course, anxiety! Whether your team is winning or losing, it will bring about emotions, feelings and behaviours to be wary of and conscious about.....

An apprenticeship is a great option if you do not want to stay on at school, or go to college, but want to keep learning while earning money through on the job training. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to become qualified in your chosen career and are an invaluable way for employers to take on new talent and to grow their business.